The Thinker--or Just Sitting Around?

I've wondered about Rodin's famous sculpture. Is he engaged in deep thought or sitting around wasting time? And why isn't he wearing pants? I ask the same of myself. Here we comment on well, mostly politics. Or we may just sit! If you like it, tell a friend. If not, tell us, but please read the GROUND RULES before you do.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Three in a row?

The only incoming presidents to ever have to lead a nation in such peril were Lincoln and FDR. Luckily those were our two greatest occupants...

A little noted anniversary

We used to hear about it every year, and then on the "special" anniversaries, but today has passed with little mention. One of my ...

Can we kiss the wild places of America goodbye?

First the BLM opened up land to the highest bidder for natural gas drilling that is within site of Arches National Park, Canyonlands Nation...

Friday, November 21, 2008

Buy War Bonds Blondes

Sight seen: While running lunchtime errands a grotesquely tricked Escalade pulled up next to me. The driver, a Cindy McCain vintage bleach b...

Let's put a stake through the heart of THIS monster

One result from the resounding electoral rejection of the neocon philosophy on election night should be to finally put to rest one of the gr...

Time to "corner" someone

We happily bring back one of our favorite features, and this week's winner is ever so richly deserving. J.L. Stern of Highland Park, Ill...

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Hamlet on the Hudson, Part Two

This isn’t the first time that New York’s most famous politician hemmed and hawed and prevaricated about making an important, and very publi...

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Some random thoughts

Since I was once again denied the title of "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine, I suppose I will have to continue scribbling f...

Division III football

A few posts below, Pete once again shows his enthusiasms for his alma mater's football program. I feel like I have to chime in here, no...

Missouri for McCain

Well, they've finally called Missouri for John McCain, with a win of around 3600 votes. Somehow, I don't think anyone will be pushi...

So what does it take to get kicked out of the caucus?

Apparently actively campaigning for the GOP doesn't do it, nor does badmouthing the Democratic standard-bearer. What does he have to do?...

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The lawyer in me

John Paul Stevens wants to live for another two months (hat tip to the Wildcats here!) and Ginsburg isn't healthy. Yes, the Supreme Cour...

Stupid, stupid, stupid

SEC Files Insider Trading Charges Against Mark Cuban Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2008 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged ...

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Idle cabinet musings ...

Okay, so I've succumbed to the pundits' parlor games re: Obama's cabinet appointments. Peter, I'll eat my hat if Larry Summe...

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Here's to you, Old DePauw!

DePauw retained the Monon Bell for another season, rolling over No. 3 Wabash 36-14 after picking off Matt Hudson four times.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

I assume you've heard the rumors, of Sen. Clinton headed to Foggy Bottom. I'm OK with that. And who would REALLY like to see the jun...

Well, hello, Newman

This one is special. A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion...

Obama Resigns His Senate Seat - Now What?

There is pretty much universal agreement that Rod Blagojevich has been a train wreck as governor of Illinois. Six years ago, he sold himsel...

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Which "ist" are you?

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? No, wrong question. Apparently the Obama camp and the periphery are dividing into "transformationa...

Roberto Martell, please find a life

After a banishment of nearly two years, Chief Illiniwek once again is putting on the buckskins, beads and turkey feathers...a student group ...

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